Podcast appearances and mentions of heidi veal

What are the best practices for asking higher level questions of young children? At what age should we begin to pose these question? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @VealHeidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Janis Strasser has been in the early childhood field for more than 40 years. She is professor of early childhood education at William Paterson University and author of Big Questions for Young Minds: Expanding Children's Thinking. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

If you have no idea what loose parts are in an early childhood context, you are not alone. Join our guest as they explain how loose parts enable learning through play. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @ReflectivePlay @vealheidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Miriam Beloglovsky, MA, is a professor of early childhood education at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California. She has over 26 years experience as an early childhood educator, child and family advocate and parent educator. She is the co-author of several books including, Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children and Early Learning Theories Made Visible with Lisa Daly. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

All student misbehavior should be viewed and responded to differently. Learn why and how. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @vealheidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Pamela Phelps is a national and international presenter and keynote speaker. Dr. Phelps has 40+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

Our guests believe that standardized classrooms are boring and uninspiring. Join us as they share ways to bring novelty into your classroom. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @vealheidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Sandra Duncan is the proud grandmother of Sierra Elizabeth, a vivacious preschooler. She is the co-author of Rethinking the Classroom Landscape: Creating Environments that Connect Young Children, Families, and Communities . She is adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University (dissertation chair) and at Ivy Tech Community College and owns before and after school program. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

Our guests offer a counter-cultural perspective on the path to raising the next generation of innovators. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @vealheidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Ellen Booth Church spent several years as both a pre-k and kindergarten teacher before becoming an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Nova South Eastern University,author, Nurturing Next-Generation Innovators. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

  On this episode of the show, I catch up with Jeff and Heidi Veal, two influential leaders from Texas.  We compare and contrast each of their roles and they talk about the dynamics of being a married couple of edleaders.  They also talk about how they engage the community and help build a culture of innovation at their schools. Jeff and Heidi are just another example of guests that I've had on this show that not only add amazing content to the podcast but are simply great people and I'm honored to have talked with them.  Here are resources from the show and ways you can connect with them:   Jeff and Heidi's Blog: jhveal.com Jeff and Nathan Lang's Website: leadupnow.com Jeff on Twitter: @heffrey Heidi on Twitter: @VealHeidi #leadupchat: Saturdays at 8:30 AM CT #ecechat: Tuesdays at 8:30 PM CT  

The debate about the use of technology rages on. Some educators see marvelous new creative possibilities, others see the end of childhood and child development as we've known it. Join us as we check in for an update. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @DianeELevin @vealheidi @buckleit #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Diane E. Levin, PhD, is a Professor of Education at Wheelock College in Boston. She is the author of Beyond Remote-Controlled Childhood (NAEYC) and So Sexy So Soon. She is a founder of Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children’s Entertainment and Defending the Early Years (www.deyproject.org). Warren Buckleitner is an educational psychologist who studies and reviews children's interactive media. He's been a preschool, elementary and college teacher (currently at TCNJ). He is the founding editor of Children's Technology Review (www.childrenstech.com). He speaks at education and library conferences, and contributes content to many books and publications, including the New York Times. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

Boys continue to struggle in our educational system. In this segment, we look at proven strategies to get boys to love school. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @ruthmhrm @vealheidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Richard Hawley, Ph.D: Headmaster emeritus of Cleveland's University School. She is the author of REACHING BOYS/TEACHING BOYS and I CAN LEARN FROM YOU: Boys as Relational Learners. Ruth Hanford Morhard is a writer, author and consultant in early education and institutional marketing to national, regional and local early childhood and human service institutions. Her latest book is "Wired to Move: Facts and Strategies for Nurturing Boys in Early Childhood Settings", published by Gryphon House. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

Student interaction is good and desirable, but what should a teacher do when student chatter is off task or disruptive?High-quality conversations can drive learning on many levels, but stimulating great classroom discussion is a skill. Our guests share the ABCs of encouraging of smart talk with students. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Sonia Cabell is an education researcher at the University of Virginia. Her work focuses on ways to help preschool teachers improve the quality of their language and literacy instruction, in an effort to prevent later reading difficulties among young children living in poverty. Stephanie M Curenton is the director of the Ecology of School Readiness Lab at Rutgers University where she also serves as an associate professor and Chancellor Scholar. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS. Before life as an administrator Heidi served as an Elementary Instructional Coach and as a RtI Specialist. Follow: @TeacherAdvice @vincent_kristen @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf

High-quality conversations can drive learning on many levels, but stimulating great classroom discussion is a skill. Our guests share the ABCs of encouraging of smart talk with students. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Sonia Cabell is an education researcher at the University of Virginia. Her work focuses on ways to help preschool teachers improve the quality of their language and literacy instruction, in an effort to prevent later reading difficulties among young children living in poverty. Stephanie M Curenton is the director of the Ecology of School Readiness Lab at Rutgers University where she also serves as an associate professor and Chancellor Scholar. Heidi Veal currently serves students, families, and staff as an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS. Before life as an administrator Heidi served as an Elementary Instructional Coach and as a RtI Specialist.